Maps and Globes Week 11

What is a globe?

• the Earth's journey around the sun

• a map

• a model of the Earth

What information does a globe show?

• population

• habitats

• bodies of water

• continents

• countries

What is the capital of our country?

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

Can you view a globe online?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is not a continent?

• South America

• Central America

• North America

• Africa

Which of the following statements is not true?

• There are 7 continents

• There are 5 oceans

• A relative location is a specific place

California is a relative location

• True

• False

Which ocean is west of California?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Southern

• Indian

• Hawaii

What continent do the Caribbean Islands belong to?

• South America

• Australia

• North America

• Africa

What shape is a globe?

• circle

• cylinder

• oval

• sphere